Sam Perry Memorial Scholarship Applications Available Now

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The Granville Health System Foundation is accepting applications for the 2024 Sam Perry Memorial Scholarship, which awards $1,000 to a Granville County resident who wants to pursue a career in health care.

Now in its 14th year, the scholarship is named for a physician’s assistant who had a long career with Granville Health System.

The deadline to submit applications is 5 p.m. on April 30. Here’s the application packet link. Visit www.ghshospital.org/ghs-foundation to learn more.

The winner will be announced by the end of May 2024, according to information from Lauren Roberson, Granville Health System’s Marketing & Foundation director. This is a one-time scholarship, but individuals may reapply for as many years as they are in school.

Students who have been accepted into a two-year or four-year Allied Health Program at an accredited school with the intention to pursue a career in the healthcare field are encouraged to apply for the scholarship. Programs eligible for this scholarship include clinical laboratory sciences, physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiological science, pharmacy, RN, BSN, ADN, LPN, dentistry and related careers, physician assistant and nurse practitioner.

 

 

Corbitt Trucks

Corbitt Spring Fling And Open House Apr. 13

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The Corbitt Spring Fling and Open House will be held Saturday, Apr. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bennett H. Perry Museum, home of Corbitt Preservation Association.

This event is open to the public and will feature Corbitt trucks and tractors on display, according to information from Kenneth Stegall of the Corbitt Preservation Association.

There will be plenty of Corbitt “merch” available as well. This event will be held rain or shine.

The Perry Museum is located at 180 Church St., at the corner of Church and Chestnut streets.

Stegall reminds all Corbitt enthusiasts that the 22nd annual Corbitt show and reunion is scheduled for Oct. 19 in downtown Henderson.

Until then, the upcoming Spring Fling is sure to quench the thirsts of Corbitt enthusiasts.

Henderson was the site for the Corbitt Truck Co., which provided military workhorse vehicles during World War II. The company operated from 1899 until the mid 1950’s.

For more information, visit https://corbitttrucks.com/

 

 

N.C. Rep. Sossamon Hosting Meeting For Area Pastors To Discuss Response To Community Mental Health Needs

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N.C. Rep. Frank Sossamon has scheduled a meeting with Vance County pastors on Thursday, Apr. 4 at 10 a.m. in the Commissioners’ meeting room to discuss ways to address mental health issues and to provide suggestions before a plan is finalized.

Sossamon held a meeting in March with pastors in Granville County and is offering the same format for Vance County pastors.

The commissioners’ meeting room is located at 122 Young St., Henderson.

Sossamon extends the invitation to any Granville County pastor who was unable to attend the earlier session to attend the upcoming session Thursday.

“Our goal is to get as many churches involved as possible, so please help to spread the word,” according to information in the freshman legislator’s monthly newsletter to constituents.